October 27-29, San Francisco, US
Be one of the TOP 3 startups representing Central Eurasia at TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
Be one of the TOP 3 startups representing Central Eurasia at TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
Be one of the TOP 3 startups representing Central Eurasia at TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
Premier Startup Competition by TechCrunch Disrupt
Now open for founders from Central Eurasia and beyond
Road to Battlefield is an Official Regional Startup Competition for TechCrunch Battlefield
Road to Battlefield is an Official Regional Startup Competition for TechCrunch Battlefield
Road to Battlefield is an Official Regional Startup Competition for TechCrunch Battlefield
What is TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200
What is TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200
What is TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 is an Ultimate global startup competition held in San Francisco on October 27-29, where the world’s most innovative early-stage startups take center stage in a pitch competition like no other—top-tier judges with valuable insight on how to scale a viable business.
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 is an Ultimate global startup competition held in San Francisco on October 27-29, where the world’s most innovative early-stage startups take center stage in a pitch competition like no other—top-tier judges with valuable insight on how to scale a viable business.
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$100,000 equity-free prize
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Access to the biggest investors
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Media coverage by TechCrunch.com
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2-month programming & mentorship
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Free booth at TechCrunch Distrupt
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Membership in Silkroad Innovation Hub
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield in numbers
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield in numbers
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield in numbers
1500+
1500+
1500+
Companies
Companies
Companies
$32B
$32B
$32B
Total Funds Raised
Total Funds Raised
Total Funds Raised
~250
~250
~250
Total Exits (as of January 2025)
Total Exits (as of January 2025)
Total Exits (as of January 2025)
Notable participants
Top 3 startups fast-tracked to Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Top 3 startups fast-tracked to Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Top 3 startups fast-tracked to Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
What Is Road to Battlefield?
What Is Road to Battlefield?
What Is Road to Battlefield?
Road to Battlefield is the first-ever regional competition bringing together Founders from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and beyond.
Online national competitions
Online national competitions
Regional final judged by TechCrunch experts
Regional final judged by TechCrunch experts
Backed by leading startup ecosystems
Backed by leading startup ecosystems
Media exposure across Central Eurasia and beyond
Media exposure across Central Eurasia and beyond
Applications for Road to Battlefield 2025 are now open!
Applications for Road to Battlefield 2025 are now open!
Applications for Road to Battlefield 2025 are now open!
Please submit your application by July 15th to be considered.
Please submit your application by July 15th to be considered.
Please submit your application by July 15th to be considered.
3 guaranteed spots in the TC Startup Battlefield 200
Round-trip flights to San Francisco for winners
2-week stay covered for 2 team members
Startup booth at TechCrunch Disrupt (3 days)
Private access to top VCs and industry leaders
Featured in official event materials and media opportunities
*In exchange for these exclusive benefits, selected startups will be required to allocate 1% equity or a standard SAFE equivalent
July 21 - August 10
July 21 - August 10
National Competitions
National Competitions
Shortlisted startups compete in local pitch events within each country
Shortlisted startups compete in local pitch events within each country
August 15
August 15
Regional Final
Regional Final
The best startups from each country compete to represent their region at TC Startup Battlefield.
The best startups from each country compete to represent their region at TC Startup Battlefield.
September 1 - October 24
TC Startup Battlefield Prep
TC Startup Battlefield Prep
The winners will begin online preparation with weekly webinars leading up to Disrupt 2025.
The winners will begin online preparation with weekly webinars leading up to Disrupt 2025.
October 26 - 29
October 26 - 29
TC Startup Battlefield
TC Startup Battlefield
Three selected startups will join TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Final 200.
Finalists will travel to San Francisco for a two-week preparation program ahead of the competition.
They’ll pitch live on the Pitch Showcase Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt — in front of leading Silicon Valley and global investors
Three selected startups will join TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Final 200.
Finalists will travel to San Francisco for a two-week preparation program ahead of the competition.
They’ll pitch live on the Pitch Showcase Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt — in front of leading Silicon Valley and global investors
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
We’re looking for bold, early-stage startups ready to launch big on a global stage.
To be eligible for Road to Battlefield, your startup must be:
We’re looking for bold, early-stage startups ready to launch big on a global stage.
To be eligible for Road to Battlefield, your startup must be:
We’re looking for bold, early-stage startups ready to launch big on a global stage.
To be eligible for Road to Battlefield, your startup must be:
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Early Stage
Early Stage
Startups must not have exceeded the Pre-Series A stage
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Early Stage
Startups must not have exceeded the Pre-Series A stage
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MVP Stage
MVP Stage
Your MVP must be working and demonstrated in your video pitch (no animations or AI-generated demos accepted).
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MVP Stage
Your MVP must be working and demonstrated in your video pitch (no animations or AI-generated demos accepted).
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Under the radar
Under the radar
Ideally, you’ve had limited media exposure and are preparing to reveal something truly disruptive on stage.
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Under the radar
Ideally, you’ve had limited media exposure and are preparing to reveal something truly disruptive on stage.
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Join the AlchemistX Silicon Valley Residency Program
The Best B2B Accelerator and Scale Your Startup in the United States
Join the AlchemistX Silicon Valley Residency Program
The Best B2B Accelerator and Scale Your Startup in the United States
Join the AlchemistX Silicon Valley Residency Program
The Best B2B Accelerator and Scale Your Startup in the United States
Main Sponsor
Main Sponsor
Main Sponsor
Regional Partners
Regional Partners
Regional Partners
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Georgia
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Kyrgyz Republic
Mongolia
Mongolia
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Turkiye
Turkiye
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Central Asia
Central Asia
Organization of Turkic States
Organization of Turkic States
Moldova
Moldova
Turkiye
Turkiye
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